Category Archives: CPTNews

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 Join us for the 2026 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Annual Fundraiser: Drive with Purpose, Lead with Integrity.   In a world where public trust across all professions is diminishing, the CPT continues to race forward in its mission to develop, empower and promote ethical leaders. We have selected a…

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has partnered with Red Flag Mania (RFM) to modernize its Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP), an online training course provided annually to approximately 5,000 college students nationwide. The new and improved program launched on August 11 and has been successfully implemented across dozens…

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 Would you make the same decision if you knew no one would ever find out?  It’s an uncomfortable question, but it may also be one of the best tests of integrity.  Leadership is often associated with the moments everyone sees, from the big decisions to the important meetings to the public…

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 Hyundai Motor Company recently announced that it is deepening its commitment to ocean conservation through an expanded partnership with Healthy Seas, a global nonprofit dedicated to removing marine litter and fostering healthier seas.  According to Hyundai, the organizations are combining efforts on a comprehensive program that combines underwater diving missions, employee…

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 This summer, NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) staff attended the Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, the American Accounting Association (AAA) Global Connect conference in Las Vegas, NV, and the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Convention in Charlotte, NC.  The BAP Annual Meeting took…

Ethics Matters Q3 2026 This year’s StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Park City, UT, from June 22-24. The conference was held in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting, allowing students to network with Board of Accountancy representatives and NASBA leaders with the goal of making impactful connections during the two-day conference.  Throughout…

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Aug. 11, 2026) – The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has partnered with Red Flag Mania (RFM) to modernize its Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP), an online ethical leadership training course provided to approximately 5,000 college students across the country annually.  The ELCP equips college students to identify ethical issues, navigate…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The 2026 Ethics in Action Video Competition wrapped in April! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s competition. View the winners below:  Short Film Category:    Judges’ Choice:  1st Place Grand Prize ($1,000) Florida State University    Runner Up ($500) University of Alabama at Birmingham    Viewers’ Choice:  1st Place ($700) East Central University  Runner Up ($300)…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Tier Program began in FY25 to better measure the impact and success of the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT). Ambassador tiers have a StudentCPT Chapter on campus and use one additional CPT Program, Champion tiers use two StudentCPT Programs, and Pioneer tiers implement one StudentCPT Program. Now, in its second year, the Tier Program is experiencing steady growth and success.  As the…

Ethics Matters Q2 2026 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has added new appointments to its Board of Directors for 2026. New appointments include:  Secretary, Delbert Madison of Montgomery, Alabama – Madison, who has served on the CPT Board of Directors since  2023, will now serve as secretary. Madison is the senior vice president and cash management officer…